Mosque: finding harmony through praying together
I can explain how attending Jummah prayers on Fridays brings harmony to many Muslims.
Mosque: finding harmony through praying together
I can explain how attending Jummah prayers on Fridays brings harmony to many Muslims.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- On Fridays there are prayers in the middle of the day, called Jummah prayers.
- This is the busiest time in the mosque when many Muslims will meet together for prayers.
- There will also be a sermon and teaching from the Iman.
Keywords
Jummah prayer - prayer held at the mosque on Friday
Sermon - a talk with religious teaching
Ummah - the worldwide Muslim community
Adhan - the call to prayer
Common misconception
Friday is the only day Muslims go to Mosque.
Muslims pray five times a day and may do this at home or at the mosque.
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